PB December 2011

Building Software

In the Trenches with BIM

In this third installment of a three-part series on building information modeling, Scott Sedam talks with design professionals who are leading the transition from CAD to BIM.

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Sales + Marketing

How to spot the prima donna syndrome

Don’t let your super sellers with bad attitudes control your sales organization. Here are some simple guidelines for handling a prima donna.

Quality Matters

7 Tips for Accurate HVAC Load Calculations

Looking to right-size your HVAC systems? A building science expert offers advice for getting HVAC load calculations just right

Builders

4 live/work housing concepts

Professional Builder's House Review design team presents creative solutions for live/work housing.

Market Data + Trends

2012 home building outlook: Builders largely optimistic about growth

Despite the obstacles and challenges, a large number of builders are feeling optimistic about their prospects for 2012, according to Professional Builder's 2012 Market Outlook survey.

Purchasing

Is It Time to Change How You Buy Drywall?

Most builders buy drywall turnkey, with both the material and the labor provided by the same contractor. Purchasing expert Charles Schneider offers a better solution

wasted dollars in trash can from home builder using wrong purchasing techniques to buy drywall

Upcoming Webinar to Explore Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry

Active Home Inventory Increases in September

The State of the Housing Market Prior to the Presidential Election